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Arizona Desert:Thunderbird Conservation Park,Hedgpeth Hills, Trails H-5, H-4,
and H-1Respectfully Submitted By:
Amy Wildermuth
BIOS 275
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H-4
• Me on the H-4 Trail• Using a “Camelback”
to stay hydrated• Hat to blend in with
surroundings• Ready to spot some
wildlife and new plants!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcOH4xZhbmg
Please click the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser to view 5 different animal species found in Thunderbird Park as well as one incredible sneeze by me:
H-4 Wildlife Observation
Animal Species in Video
• Falcon
• Hawk
• Dove
• Desert Ground Squirrel
• Gambels Quail
H-4 Snakes!
• Snake Holes• Sonoran Desert Snake
Inhabitants: Kingsnakes, Rattlesnakes, non-venomous snakes
• These holes most likely belonged to non-venomous snakes
Insect!
• This insect was found along the H-4 trail
• The insect was about as large as my index finger from the second knuckle to the tip
• Not the most attractive fellow.
Insectomonium
• Another view of the poor fellow
Creosote Bush
Apricot Mallow
Arizona Lupine
Chia
Rabbitbrush
Sand Verbena
Desert Shrub
Saguaro Cactus
H-5 and H-1 Entrance
Me at H-5 and H-1 Entrance
Saguaro Cactus
Flowers of the Creosote Bush
Apricot Mallow Flowers
Desert Broom
Two Distinct Types of Desert Moss
Desert Tree, Habitat of various songbirds observed on the trail
Desert Ground Squirrel HabitatH-5
Failed Attempt to Capture Gecko on Film
Woodpecker Site
Desert Plant
Cactus Wren
Desert Ground Squirrel Habitat, H-1
H-1 Sand Verbena
H-1 Habitat
Snake Holes! H-1
Red Beetle, H-1
Hawk Soars Away
Interesting Species!
Location of Desert Hummingbird on H-5
Attempt at capturing elusive Desert Hummingbird
Beautiful Desert Paintbrush
Rabbit Sighting
Brittle Bush
Cactus Wren Spotting
Brittle Bush H-5
In Conclusion• This project was an incredible experience
that both heightened my awareness for my natural surroundings, but also implored me with the importance of conserving the habitat of so many beautiful plants and animals
• Although my camera died during the last leg of my journey, I was still able to witness incredible diversity within a desert community that I will forever remember.
In Conclusion
• From this experience, I gained knowledge of plants and animals, and pushed myself to look beyond normal appreciation and seek out the subtle beauty of the desert.
• I am so thankful for this project for I now have a new hobby that I wish to continue no matter what environment I am in: Wildlife Observation and Conservation.
• I can not wait to begin my activism for the preservation of natural habitats for plants and animals and I am SO thankful for this project at it has been my catalyst to growth and change for my perspective on the future of this world. Thank you so much for the experience!
Cute Desert Ground Squirrel, H-5
Failed Attempt at Walking Insect on Brittle Bush
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Horse on the Trail!
Desert Grasshopper- What Camouflage!!!
H-5 Camera Death,Trail Sightings
* Desert ground squirrel
* Chipmunk
* Cottontail rabbit
* Jackrabbit
* Mice
H-5 Camera Death, Wildlife Sightings by Water Reservoir
• Cactus wren
• Gambels quail
• Dove
• Duck
• Killdeer
• Heron
• Hummingbird <----ADORABLE!
Intermingling of Bushes:Desert Love